Luxembourg fund vehicles are increasingly being used to finance international independent film production. Among them, the Take Two Fund, managed by Los Angeles-based Align Group, is utilizing Luxembourg's fund ecosystem to support a diverse portfolio of …

In a ruling with potential far-reaching consequences for the burgeoning private credit market, a U.S. appeals court has delivered a significant blow to the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) efforts to enhance transparency and oversight in the …

The stock markets have had a fantastic rally. And while I am all for rising prices, it has also been a bit boring at times. But with the latest set of macro figures, things are getting a bit more exciting again, with a likely good outcome as a result. I …

Caution is required when selecting stocks of European listed companies as the European Union works on a policy to promote strategic autonomy in response to a rapidly changing geopolitical environment. For asset owners and investors, this involves risks …

Bonds issued by some of the world's poorest countries have enjoyed a robust start to 2024, despite the backdrop of elevated US interest rates. Over the first five months of the year, the JPMorgan EMBI Global Diversified index recorded a 3.5 per cent …

The European Central Bank’s (ECB) decision to cut its benchmark interest rate for the first time since 2019 underscores a strategic but cautious approach to managing persistent inflation in the Eurozone. "The ECB did not pre-commit to a specific path for …

As the US presidential election nears, the bond market braces for a potential resurgence of the “bond vigilantes.” With fiscal deficits reaching unprecedented levels, there is growing concern that neither major party candidate has a viable plan to address …

This week’s overview of transfers, appointments, promotions and other people news includes updates from Robeco, Apex-subsidiary Holtera, and UBS. Erik van de Weele Erik van de Weele (photo) has been appointed to join Robeco’s sales team covering Belgium …

The latest data reveals a dip in new Luxembourg alternative investment funds (AIFs) registrations since the first quarter of this year, though reserved alternative investment funds (Raifs) show resilience, driven by recent legislative updates and steady …

Unlike in the United States and Australia, greenwashing in Europe’s financial sector remains largely unpunished, even though existing legislation allows national regulators to take action against firms that mislead investors. Most supervisors in the EU …

Luxembourg’s financial script fuels global indie films

US court nixes transparency rules for private funds

Finally, a stir

An autonomous EU would create a new framework for investors

High rates give emerging market bonds positive start to 2024

ECB cuts, does not commit to next steps amid persistent inflation

Fiscal recklessness awakens ‘bond vigilantes’ ahead of US elections

Transfer Thursday: Robeco, Holtera, UBS

‘Raif structures now surpass specialised investment funds’

Greenwashing goes unpunished in Europe